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Use less energy

Category: 
Energy
Topic: 
appliances
cooking
cooling
energy efficiency
heating
hot water
lighting

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Average daily usage charts from electricity bills showing reduction from 10 kWh per day to 3 kWh per day

Real life example of reducing electricity consumption in an apartment

Small steps add up to big savings- and there are many you can work through over time.

Remember - the cheapest form of energy is the energy you don't use.

Explore these tips to reduce your consumption:

  • Appliances
  • Cooking
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Hot Water
  • Lighting
More Information: 
Beyond the brand: appliances guide (Alternative Technology Association)
Easy steps to save big on power (NSW Office of Environment & Heritage)
Energy efficiency at home (Ausgrid)
Energy use in your home (NSW Office of Environment & Heritage)
Green it Yourself
Liveability RentSmart Guide
Renter's Guide to Sustainable Living (ATA)
Take action (Australian Government)
Using & Saving Energy (SA Government)
Last Updated: 
Fri 05/02/2016
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Managing Energy in Your Apartment

  • What do I own or rent?
  • Electricity Basics
  • Gas Basics
  • Understand your energy bills
  • Best tariff
  • Where you use energy
  • Use less energy
    • Appliances
    • Cooking
    • Heating & Cooling
    • Hot water
    • Lighting
  • Generate energy

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